Recreation Activity Center; RAC Leader

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Several vacancies exist in the Department of Recreation and Parks for Recreation Activity Center (RAC) Leaders.

Pay

Schedule:

I, Grade 20, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week

Hillendale Recreation Activity Center (RAC)
1111 Halstead Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21234

Winfield Recreation Activity Center (RAC)
8304 Carlson Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21244

Supervising, coordinating, organizing, and overseeing various recreational and park programs while ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of community relations and facilities.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcripts, degrees, diplomas, professional licenses, and/or certifications to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.

Under close supervision, leads a wide variety of recreation activities and special events within a recreation activity center.

• Assists in the coordination, planning, promoting, scheduling, and evaluating of a variety of recreation activities and special events in a heavily programmed recreation activity center.
• Plans and leads a diversified program of indoor and outdoor activities in the following categories: cultural arts, fitness, hobbies, performing arts, sports, and socialization.
• Meets with participants of recreation activity center programs to determine leisure activity needs.
• Participates in recreation activity center activities.
• Chaperones field trips taken by recreation activity center participants.
• Interacts with recreation activity center program participants.
• Assists children with completing homework.
• Inspects facilities to make certain that structures, areas, and equipment are safe, adequate, and functioning properly.
• Recruits, trains, and coordinates the work of occasional staff and volunteers.
• Provides site supervision and oversees daily operations in the absence of a RAC Coordinator.
• Provides basic first aid when necessary and responds to emergencies according to protocol.
• Communicates effectively with participants, parents/guardians, and other staff members.
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, incidents, and food service logs.
• Assists in the setup, operation, and clean‑up of recreation programs and events.

Performs other related duties as required.

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NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.

Plus one year of successful experience as a recreation leader, recreation specialist, teacher assistant, social worker or counselor in a closely related field, or one year of experience in education as a teacher.

• Completion of at least 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university
• Possession of valid CPR and first aid certifications
• Possession of a valid Serv Safe Food Handler certification

• Knowledge of the needs, capabilities, and interests of diverse youth groups and individuals.
• Basic knowledge of the organization of clubs, entertainment, leagues, and tournaments.
• Knowledge of CPR and first aid.
• Skill in completing forms and reports.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Skill in developing recreation activities.
• Ability to organize and schedule a variety of recreation programs directed towards at‑risk youth.
• Ability to implement activities conducted at a recreation activity center.

• Knowledge of County and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, and rules.
• Knowledge of departmental recreation and parks programs, services, and operations.
• Knowledge of the objectives and theory of neighborhood recreation programs.
• Basic knowledge of community, human, and social services assistance…